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Молодой (около 10 лет) Benromach бочковой крепости с «грязноватым» фермерским характером: сдержанный дым, херес и много перца на карамельно-ванильной основе. Опытные хвалят сложность и интеграцию спирта, но отмечают жёсткость; согласие высокое (в основном 84–88).
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В аромате сочетаются деликатная дымность, хересные ноты и бурбонная сладость — карамель, ваниль, лесной мёд, табак, сушёные вишни и тёмный шоколад на фоне «грязной» землистости (сырая кожа, старая мебель, глина, палая листва). Вкус мощный и кремовый, но заметно перечный: херес, кожа, травянистая сухость, жжёная карамель, апельсин и шоколад; спирт при почти 58–60% ощутим, особенно к концу, хотя для своего возраста интегрирован хорошо. Послевкусие средней длины, суховатое, с мягким дымом, грейпфрутом, пряностями и ванилью; вода делает напиток фруктовее, но острее.
Опытные ревьюеры ценят прежде всего композицию и баланс: один назвал этот выпуск лучшим из трёх сравниваемых партий за счёт удачного соотношения хереса и бурбона, отмечая переклички со Springbank (сдержанный дым, суровость) и Glen Garioch (минеральность). Главные претензии — заметная перечность, сухость и умеренная сложность («приличный, но не выдающийся»), а один опытный автор прямо не принимает стиль Benromach и ставит заметно ниже среднего (75). Остальные оценки согласованы и держатся в диапазоне 84–88 с отдельными пиками до 91–92, где хвалят именно фруктово-грязную многогранность; общий разброс невелик, вердикт скорее позитивный.
maltaholic
84
28 nov 2021 7:53 pm
Blind tasting: Nice dark color. The first to have a smoke note. But not overwhelming rather subtle and very aromatic. That was also in a sherry finish? A lot of alcohol. Cask strength? Some vanilla in the background, A very nice sip. My guess is a Talisker Distillers Edition.
robain
86
10 jul 2023 8:12 am
| Нос |
85 |
Mint, dirty, sherry |
| Вкус |
86 |
Dirty, Sherry, heavy oak |
| Финиш |
86 |
Smoky, dirty, ashy |
SCHREDDER
87
16 sep 2024 10:47 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Totoro
87
30 oct 2023 5:49 pm
Tasted in direct comparison with the 2012 Batch 03 (WB223319) and the 2009 Batch 04 (WB160343). This one was the best of the three by far.
| Нос |
88 |
An extremely well-composed nose with sherried notes that still leave some room for the bourbon casks. Very rich and creamy, with oodles of caramel and vanilla. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Leathery, herbal, dry, revolving more around sherry and smoke now. Echoes of Glen Garioch (the tart minerality & raw power) and Springbank (the austere character & sooty smoke) The nearly sixty percent ABV are palpable – especially in the last third of the flavor development and when it goes down – but all things considered, the alcohol is very well integrated already at this young age. |
| Финиш |
85 |
If it weren't for the smoke, it would be gone quicker, that's for sure. It's only about ten years old, after all. |
ThorstenH
75
16 feb 2023 8:11 pm
I don't warm to Benromach. And I rated all 4 clearly below average. I'll keep my hands off that in the future. Herbs, tart, mineral. Some caramel in the glass over time. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time
нос 72 · вкус 76 · финиш 76
dapoinbua
86
05 mar 2022 7:03 pm
Sporx
86
05 may 2022 10:30 pm
Aroma Sweetness, orange, alcohol sharpness taste Sweetish, orange, a lot of pepper, chocolate, fruitier and sweeter with water finish Long, sweetish, spicy, roasted aromas, pepper
DramSlayer
84
18 may 2024 4:00 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
LDB
87
03 sep 2022 7:06 pm
Yummy stuff. The similarities to the Springbank 12 CS are striking, even if the Benromach lacks the oiliness. It is the perfect campfire whisky for this.
| Нос |
88 |
Machine oil, wood fire, forest honey, dried apricots. With water: tobacco + clay is added. |
| Вкус |
86 |
Pepper, Dandelion Liqueur, Orange Biscuits, Resin. Mouthfeel somewhat viscous, still tolerable despite the more than 58% pure, but it is quite peppery. Even sharper with water, albeit more fruity. |
| Финиш |
86 |
Quite quickly sliding into grapefruit & dryness but with a delicious mellow smoke. |
Rekve
88
21 apr 2023 8:41 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
WiltChamberlain
85
15 mar 2022 12:39 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Saftkenner
87
26 nov 2022 6:20 pm
For a long time I had planned to deal more with Benromach, especially since I appreciate Gordon & MacPhail very much and find it exciting what they are doing with their own distillery. Now this is the start. I was lucky enough to get two bottles of Cask Strength 2010 cheaply in a blind buy and of course I was excited to see what I had brought into the house... Uncomplicated on the nose, extremely powerful on the palate and overall very balanced. I like it! Sequel follows...
| Нос |
87 |
Very delicately smoky, very smooth but initially quite reserved on the nose. The alcohol is actually hardly noticeable. After 5-10 minutes it really opens again. Malt, tobacco, forest honey, vanilla, caramel, antique furniture, pipe smoke, dried cherries, blueberries, dark chocolate, nougat with hazelnuts, oak spice. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Strong but also nice and creamy in the mouth. also slightly peppery. He can tolerate water well, but can also do well without it. Dark chocolate cherries, burnt caramel, antique wood, malt, crumbled vanilla bean, cane sugar, aged leather, crusty bread crust, hint of passion fruit, vanilla, ripe pear, roasted almonds, oak spice. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Mid-length finish. Vanilla, caramel, wood, some ash, cherries, chocolate, cream. |
dramidaris
88
23 nov 2022 10:41 am
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
GLENRIGI
87
02 apr 2023 12:42 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Prof_Dr_John
88
27 jan 2023 6:55 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Odinson
86
20 nov 2022 11:09 pm
| Нос |
85 |
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| Вкус |
86 |
A lot of oak,peaty, pretty dry, alcohol well integrated,more influence from the bourbon casks then the sherry casks...not so complex but a decent dram |
| Финиш |
86 |
Medium to long, sweet,dry ... |
aw-home
84
30 jun 2022 9:02 pm
| Нос |
84 |
Sherry and citrus with spices, dark chocolate, leather and pepper. |
| Вкус |
84 |
Sherry fruit with tobacco, spices, milk chocolate and peppery spiciness. |
| Финиш |
83 |
Long with spices, leather, sherry and citrus, peppery spiciness, oak flavors and chocolate. |
Palisker
87
30 dec 2025 12:29 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Vas
86
06 jul 2023 6:10 am
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
YD84
92
18 feb 2022 10:12 pm
The typical dirty but fruity Benromach character is present in spades - dunnage, earth, old leather, old books, oranges, crisp apples, pears, fresh pineapple, ginger, pepper, dried fruits, wet leaves, mud after the first rain. Subtle smoke in the background adds to the complexity. It is "cleaner" than the previous 2009 batch 4 release but still not a clean dram by any stretch. I did a side by side and I preferred the nose on the 2009, the finish on this 2010 and the palate was neck and neck. I think this one has more bourbon cask influence, but I honestly cannot pick a favourite. As usual, Benromach doesn't disappoint.
нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
J.K.Ch
87
06 jun 2023 10:11 pm
Strong, intense, full, woody and spicy. Very good.
Ozzyosbourne007
86
08 mar 2026 3:34 pm
VashalmeN
84
08 jan 2024 6:33 am
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Peatyjohn
91
02 jul 2025 6:55 pm
Matt_River
85
23 jun 2026 5:32 am
BarleyMail
87
17 apr 2024 9:35 pm
Mark24
89
02 dec 2023 11:17 pm
Superb nose! Suprisingly sweet taste. the finish is a bit 'weaker'.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
OSBee
86
16 apr 2023 11:20 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86